Which One?
Lev303
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Looking to purchase road bike in 2011, I currently have Cannondale MTB road converted.
I have been looking at Spesh Secteur or CAAD8 (Sora or Tiagra)?
Any thoughts?
I have been looking at Spesh Secteur or CAAD8 (Sora or Tiagra)?
Any thoughts?
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CAAD8 or even a 9 if you can find one0
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Carbon or Aluminium? CAAD will be dependable as it seems to be each year. Supersix 105 maybe?0
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Is advantage of Tiagra just down to gear shitfing and worth the extra money?
And whats the difference between CAAD range and Synapse if aluminium?
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Tiagra is worth the extra money over Sora - Sora has a thumb shift whereas Tiagra has both up and down changes on the STIs.
Synapse is a more relaxed, sportive geometry version than the CAAD range which is slightly more aggressive and racy.0 -
Cannondale wth Tiagra, quality of build on the frame is in a different league - just look at the welds and you'll see what I mean.
Good chance you'll get a barely used second hand one at a good price, loads of folk buy this sort of thing with good intentions but never get at around to using them!http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
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Thanks for the advice0
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Those two bikes have very different geometry - best to try each for fit.
The Secteur is very high at the front which gives a more upright riding position - good for commuting but less efficient for longer ride & higher speeds.
Both the CAAD8 and Synapse have more traditional (lower at the front) road bike geometry.Ribble Gran Fondo
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Avanti Roman wrote:Those two bikes have very different geometry - best to try each for fit.
The Secteur is very high at the front which gives a more upright riding position - good for commuting but less efficient for longer ride & higher speeds.
Both the CAAD8 and Synapse have more traditional (lower at the front) road bike geometry.
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So difficult to compare these two bikes, its like comparing a Mondeo and a Lotus, both excellent at what they are designed to do but with opposite focus.Norfolk, who nicked all the hills?
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